Early stage charity? You could receive £50k through Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest is calling upon all early stage social enterprises, charities and businesses across England to apply for vital investment capital and business mentoring support that will potentially propel their ventures to the next level.

Big Issue Invest is calling upon all early stage social enterprises, charities and businesses across England to apply for vital investment capital and business mentoring support that will potentially propel their ventures to the next level.

It is looking for up to 20 teams for an intensive mentoring programme. At the end, 10 finalists will be chosen to receive an investment of up to £50,000 each, as well as on-going support.

To be considered for investment, ventures must be able to deliver high social impact, have a track record and ambitious development plan, working in the fields of health, education, wellbeing, homelessness or the creative industries.

Interested social businesses should visit www.bigissueinvest-csv.com to apply. Deadline for applications is Monday 19th May 2014 at 5pm.